FREEZER PUMPKIN PIE

Freezer Pumpkin Pie image

This freezer pumpkin pie is a cool twist on tradition. Gingersnaps and pecans form the delicious baked crust for the pumpkin and ice cream filling. -Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup ground pecans
1/2 cup finely crushed gingersnaps
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
FILLING:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the pecans, gingersnaps, sugar and butter; mix well. Press into a 9-in. pie plate; bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Cool completely. , In a bowl, beat first 6 filling ingredients. Stir in ice cream and mix until well blended. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm, at least 2-3 hours. Store in freezer. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional crushed gingersnaps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.